Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster - California

Gallagher Bassett; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach (local impact)

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a seasoned Claims Adjuster to handle California workers' compensation claims from a fully remote location. You will leverage your 5+ years of claims experience to analyze exposure, determine action plans, and resolve claims for clients with empathy and precision.

You will work closely with clients and teams to ensure compliant, timely resolutions, while maintaining thorough documentation and adherence to internal procedures and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related claims experience.
• Licensed in CA with CE hours up to date.
• Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
• Proficient with claims software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve workers' compensation claims with analytical rigor.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver effective claims resolutions.
• Provide empathetic, responsive service to claimants and clients throughout the process.
• Ensure claims handling aligns with client policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Document activity timely and communicate outcomes clearly.

Skills

Claims Adjusting

Workers' Compensation

Regulatory Knowledge

CA Licensing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose.

Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.

Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

• Claims Background: Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience adjusting a full indemnity desk plus litigation.
• Jurisdictional Experience: California Workers Compensation
• Active Adjusters' licenses: CA Designation required (up to date on CE hours). SIP optional.
• Location: This role is eligible for fully remote work

How you'll make an impact

• Apply claims management experience to execute decision-making to analyze claims exposure, plan the proper course of action, and appropriately resolve claims.
• Interact extensively with various parties involved in the claim process to ensure effective communication and resolution.
• Provide exceptional customer service to our claimants on behalf of our clients exhibiting empathy through each step of the claims process.
• Handle claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures, and standard methodologies in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethics requirements.
• Document and communicate claim activity timely and efficiently, supporting the outcome of the claim file.

About You

As a key member of our experienced Claims Adjuster team, you will:

Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex workers compensation claims applying your analytical skills to make informed decisions and bring claims to resolution.

Work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance the claims management process

Think critically, solve problems, plan, and prioritize tasks to optimally serve clients and claimants

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma.

Minimum of 5yearsrelated claims experience.

Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled.

Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.

Computer experience with related claims and business software.

Desired:

Bachelor's Degree

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)